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“When the guys come back in from the spacewalk, there really is a distinct smell of space; it's something I will never forget.”

Quote by Kevin A. Ford

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Kevin A. Ford is an American astronaut, born on July 7, 1960. He joined the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1983 and participated in several space missions. more

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